Youth Ministry In Motion Podcast

12/08/2026

Youth Pastor, if YOU want to close the gap, check out Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak?layout=profile

10/08/2026

My church's journey to intergenerational youth ministry starts here. https://youtu.be/s2b2JAQ3Fe8?si=vsW-G2zE8-412dD8

04/08/2026

New 3 weeks series that will help your students build bridges (friendships) and share the gospel https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nqjcfj?layout=profile

16/07/2026

If you are tired of doomscrolling, check out my interview with Shawn Whitson, developer of the ActsSocial app. If you decide to check it out, you can follow me at paulturner68

Discover how youth ministry apps are changing student engagement in...

10/07/2026

Yes. I'm still making episodes but I am bad about posting them here. Check out the latest ep. Your Youth Ministry Model Is Wrong.

In this episode I have to give you some bad news, your youth ministry model is, likely, wrong. But don't worry there is some good new too as I share HOW you can tell if your model is wrong. Links bel

13/02/2026

Had a great conversation with Dylan Novak yesterday about reaching Hollywood for Christ as well as the church's mission to evangelize.

In this video, we feature Dylan Novak discussing his work providing Bibles to Hollywood's elite. This conversation highlights the gospel message and his comm...

09/02/2026

"I believe God called me to be a coach and I listened to Him" - Coach Mike Macdonald, Seahawks Head Coach and Super Bowl Champion.

Powerful statement. I too am called to coach but not football players, no, a group even more important, Youth Pastors.

If you're a Pastor who wants to help their Youth Pastor or Youth Pastor needing support, read on.

I started Catalyst Coaching about 15 years ago because I saw the need for youth pastors to have someone in their corner, consistently, reminding them that God loves them, not the ministry, their work matters and someone believes in them.

There have, sadly, been many churches I've worked at where I did not receive the support I needed either spiritually, emotionally or financially. This is, unfortunately, the norm.

I recently coached a brand new Youth Pastor at his first church and after our six weeks of coaching here is one of the things he shared with me,

"The coaching was especially valuable in helping me better understand the culture and dynamics of our church and how that context shapes youth ministry. It also helped me clarify what is realistically helpful and sustainable in my role as a youth director.

One of the most significant factors was having space to process what was happening in our church and to think intentionally about volunteer recruitment. Being able to reflect on challenges out loud and receive feedback helped me grow both practically and emotionally in my role."

Youth Pastors, especially new ones, must understand the context of the systems they are working in if they are to be successful.

The calling to coach is important but so is the calling to get coaching.

If you're a youth pastor, been to college, or not, bi-vocational or full time and you feel like you need support and clarity to do ministry well, then reach out to me and let's talk.

If you're a busy Pastor who wants their Youth Pastor to grow not only in faith but in ministry, let's talk.

What could your youth ministry look like in three months?The answer to this question is directly tied to the question:"Who will YOU be in three months?"Are you ready to elevate your youth ministry and career? Catalyst Coaching offers you a transformative 6-week journey designed specifically for yout...

09/01/2026

No idea what's happening. For the past 6 months my plays, for 7 days, ranged between 50 and maybe, at best 500. This has to be glitch because I thought my podcast was dead. Which one of you listened to my podcast 3,840 times? :)